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C1 noun /luːm/

Loom

telar
Meaning
a machine for weaving cloth; to appear threatening or menacing
Example
The weaver worked at the loom to create beautiful fabrics.
El tejedor trabajó en el telar para crear hermosos tejidos.
C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

lamentar
Meaning
to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
Example
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
Ella lamentó la pérdida de su hogar de la infancia.
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

atril
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
La profesora colocó sus notas en el atril antes de comenzar su conferencia.
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

lingüística
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
Decidió especializarse en lingüística en la universidad.
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

un gran grupo de personas, especialmente soldados; un gran número
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
El ejército romano se dividió en legiones.
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

lanza
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
El caballero cargó hacia adelante con su lanza lista.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

el centro de atención pública; una luz brillante producida al calentar un cilindro de cal
Meaning
the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime
Example
The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.
La celebridad disfrutó estar en el centro de atención.
C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

pestaña; golpe con látigo o cuerda
Meaning
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
Example
She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.
Ella aplicó cuidadosamente el rímel para hacer que sus pestañas se vieran más largas y oscuras.
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

reacio
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
Ella estaba reacia a admitir su error frente a todos.
C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

caminar pesadamente
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
El oso caminó pesadamente a través del bosque en busca de comida.
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

vigilancia, vigilancia
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
El guardia mantenía un lookout para actividades sospechosas.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

semejanza; parecido
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
El retrato muestra una gran semejanza con su abuela.
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

deseo sexual
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
El estrés a veces puede reducir el deseo sexual de una persona.
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

comparar
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
Él comparó su voz con la música dulce.
C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

imponer
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
El gobierno decidió imponer un nuevo impuesto sobre los productos de lujo.
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

incertidumbre, estado de suspensión
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
El proyecto fue dejado en incertidumbre después de que se retiró la financiación.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

liberalización
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
La liberalización de las políticas comerciales atrajo inversiones extranjeras.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

litigar
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
La empresa decidió litigar la disputa contractual.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

alegre y despreocupado
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
Ella dio un discurso de tono alegre en la fiesta.
C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

delicioso
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
Ella sirvió un delicioso pastel de chocolate.
C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

laguna
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
Nadamos en las tranquilas aguas de la laguna.
C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

brillo
Meaning
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
Example
The diamond had a brilliant luster.
El diamante tenía un brillo brillante.
C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

deseo sexual muy fuerte; un deseo apasionado de algo
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
Su lujuria por el poder lo corrompió completamente.
C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

adormecer
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
La música suave hizo dormir al bebé.
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

legalidad
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
El abogado cuestionó la legalidad del contrato.
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

a lo largo; en la dirección más larga
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
Dobla el papel a lo largo para que sea más fácil de llevar.
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

legislador
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
El legislador introdujo un proyecto de ley para mejorar la atención médica.
C1 noun

Longitude

longitud geográfica
C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

caro; lujoso; extravagante; generoso
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
La boda fue una celebración lujosa con cientos de invitados.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

legislador
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Los legisladores votaron sobre el nuevo proyecto de ley educativa.
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

sin hojas; desnudo
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
Los árboles sin hojas se veían desnudos en invierno.
C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

claro y fácil de entender
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
Su explicación era tan clara que todos la entendieron.
C1 noun /ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/

Lethargy

letargo; cansancio e inactividad
Meaning
a lack of energy and enthusiasm; tiredness and inactivity
Example
The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy.
El clima cálido causó una sensación de letargo.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

galardonado
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
El laureado Nobel dio una conferencia inspiradora sobre la paz.
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

locomotora
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
La antigua locomotora de vapor fue restaurada para el museo.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

langosta
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
Las langostas destruyeron todo el campo de trigo.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

lichi
Meaning
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
Example
The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.
El litchi tiene una cáscara rosa rugosa que se pela para comer la fruta blanca y dulce en su interior.
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

latente o escondido
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
Su talento artístico permaneció latente durante años.
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

niño
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
El anciano le dio una sonrisa amable al joven niño.
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

sanguijuela
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
La sanguijuela se pegó a su pierna mientras nadaba.
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

latitud
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
El dispositivo GPS mostró nuestras coordenadas exactas de latitud y longitud en el mapa.
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

impactante y sensacional de manera vívida
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
El periódico publicó una impactante narración del crimen.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

legal; legítimo; válido; justo;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
El juez confirmó que sus acciones eran legales y apropiadas.
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

sustento
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
La pesca es el sustento principal de las comunidades costeras.
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

letra de canción
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
Ella memorizó cada letra de su canción favorita.
C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

absurdo
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
Es absurdo pensar que la Tierra es plana.
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

legislatura
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
La legislatura redacta leyes para la gobernanza.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

piedra caliza
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
El antiguo edificio estaba hecho de bloques de piedra caliza
C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

lavar ropa / ocultar el origen del dinero obtenido ilegalmente
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
Ella lavó toda la ropa sucia el domingo.
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

relajado, descuidado
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
La seguridad en el aeropuerto era sorprendentemente relajada.
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

en lugar de
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
Él dio dinero en lugar de flores.
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

arrendamiento; contrato de alquiler
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
Ellos firmaron un contrato de arrendamiento de dos años para el apartamento.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

sin energía
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
Se sintió sin energía después de trabajar durante largas horas sin descanso.
C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

deslizamiento de tierra
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
Las fuertes lluvias provocaron un gran deslizamiento de tierra que bloqueó la carretera de montaña.
C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

realista
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
La figura de cera era tan realista que la gente pensó que era una persona real.
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

acechar
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
Un extraño acechaba en las sombras.
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

lenidad
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
El juez mostró lenidad en su fallo.
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

furgón de equipaje
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
El furgón de equipaje transportó todas las maletas de los pasajeros.
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

un coche grande y lujoso conducido por un chófer
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
La novia llegó en una limusina blanca.
C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

lingüístico
Meaning
Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.
Example
The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.
El modelo de IA aprende de los patrones lingüísticos.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

loable
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
Sus esfuerzos para ayudar a los pobres son realmente loables.
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

legalizar
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
El gobierno decidió legalizar los negocios en línea.
C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

tolerante; indulgente; misericordioso; no estricto en el castigo o juicio
Meaning
tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment
Example
The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.
El maestro fue tolerante con los estudiantes que entregaron su tarea tarde.
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

furioso
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
Ella estaba furiosa cuando descubrió la traición.
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

ático
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
Ella convirtió el viejo ático en un moderno estudio.
C1 noun /ˈledʒ.ər/

Ledger

libro mayor
Meaning
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
Example
The accountant updated the company ledger daily.
El contador actualizó el libro mayor de la empresa diariamente.
C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

liquidez
Meaning
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.
Example
Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.
Mantener la liquidez es crucial para la estabilidad financiera.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

persona vaga, que evita trabajar o esforzarse
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
No seas un lófer, ayúdanos con el trabajo.
C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

política de no intervención
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
Las políticas de laissez-faire fomentan la empresa privada.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

cucharón
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
Usa el cucharón para servir la sopa caliente en los tazones.
C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

canción de cuna
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
Ella cantaba una canción de cuna a su bebé todas las noches.
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

rico, abundante y lujoso, especialmente refiriéndose a la vegetación
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
El valle estaba lleno de campos verdes y exuberantes.
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

falto de brillo
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
La actuación sin brillo decepcionó a la audiencia.
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

enlace
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
Ella trabaja como un enlace entre la empresa y sus clientes.
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

humilde
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
Ella subió de una posición humilde a ser la CEO de la empresa.
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

despedida
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
Su despedida de sus amigos fue emocional.
C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

persona común
Meaning
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
Example
The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.
El juez explicó la ley de manera que la persona común pudiera entenderla.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

laxante
Meaning
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
Example
The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.
El médico recetó un laxante suave para su condición.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

relacionado con la leche o el ácido láctico
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
El ejercicio intenso puede causar una acumulación de ácido láctico en los músculos.
C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

decaer o languidecer
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
El proyecto comenzó a languidecer debido a la falta de financiamiento.
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

guerra de liberación
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
La guerra de liberación transformó la historia del país.
C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

lesión
Meaning
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
Example
The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.
El doctor examinó cuidadosamente la lesión en la piel.
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

lateral
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
El jugador de fútbol hizo un pase lateral rápido.
C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

longevidad
Meaning
Long life or long existence of something.
Example
Good habits contribute to health and longevity.
Los buenos hábitos contribuyen a la salud y longevidad.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/

Lofty

alto; noble en carácter; elevado en estilo
Meaning
of great height; noble in character; elevated in style
Example
He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.
Él tiene ideales elevados sobre hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

pantalones ajustados
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
Ella compró un nuevo par de leggings negros para el gimnasio.
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

atraer
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
El anuncio atrajo a los clientes con promesas de descuentos.
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

quedarse más tiempo del necesario
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
El aroma del café permaneció en la cocina por más tiempo.
C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

laminar
Meaning
to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic
Example
She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.
Ella laminó sus documentos importantes para protegerlos de los daños.
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

léxico
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
Un traductor debe tener un vasto léxico de ambos idiomas.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

anarquía
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
La ciudad descendió a la anarquía después del colapso del gobierno.
C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

lingüista
Meaning
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
Example
She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.
Ella es una lingüista que habla seis idiomas con fluidez.
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

liberar
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
El ejército liberó la ciudad del control enemigo.
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

liquidar
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
La empresa decidió liquidar sus activos para pagar a los acreedores.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

sin ley; anárquico; desordenado; criminal
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
La ciudad fronteriza era conocida por su comportamiento sin ley y el caos.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

laborioso
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
Él dio una explicación trabajosa que confundió a la audiencia.
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

malo
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
Se sintió mal después de coger la gripe.
C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

bulto; trozo; pedazo
Meaning
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Example
She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.
Ella encontró un trozo de azúcar en el tazón.
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

licenciatario
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
El licenciatario es responsable de seguir todas las regulaciones.
C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

quedar atrás o retrasarse
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
La computadora vieja tiende a quedar atrás cuando se ejecuta el nuevo software.
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

fallo temporal; lapsus;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
Hubo un breve lapsus de seguridad que permitió al intruso entrar al edificio.
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

margen
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
El gerente le dio al equipo algo de margen para terminar el proyecto.
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

legible
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
Su letra apenas era legible.
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

defensa legítima
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
El país afirmó que era defensa legítima.
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

cojear / débil
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
Él cojeó después de lastimarse el tobillo.
C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

linaje
Meaning
Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.
Example
Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.
Rastrear tu linaje puede revelar antepasados desconocidos.
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

luminosidad
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
La luminosidad de la estrella se midió con instrumentos avanzados.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

saquear
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Los manifestantes saquearon varias tiendas durante la protesta.
C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

laborioso
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
Escribir el informe largo fue una tarea laboriosa.
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

desigual, torcido
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
El pastel se veía desigual después de ser decorado rápidamente.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

luminoso; brillante; resplandeciente
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
Las estrellas luminosas llenaron el cielo nocturno oscuro.
C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

detestar
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
Él odia llegar tarde a las reuniones.
C1 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

tejido ligamento
Meaning
A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.
Example
He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.
Se rompió un ligamento en su rodilla mientras jugaba al fútbol.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

persona común; persona sin conocimientos profesionales
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
El doctor explicó el procedimiento en términos sencillos.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

latency

latencia
Meaning
The delay in processing signals or data.
Example
High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.
La alta latencia en los juegos en línea puede causar problemas de retraso.
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

legislar
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
El gobierno planea legislar nuevos estándares de seguridad.
C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

responsabilidad
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
Las responsabilidades de la empresa superaron sus activos.
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

menos preparado
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
Bangladesh está entre los menos preparados para la adaptación al cambio climático.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪbəl/

libel

difamación
Meaning
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims.
El periódico fue demandado por difamación después de publicar falsas afirmaciones.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

liberación
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
Los movimientos de liberación inspiraron a muchos países.
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

deprimido
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
Se sintió deprimido después de escuchar las malas noticias.